Makiko Esumi

Biography

Makiko Esumi is a former Japanese model and actress born on December 18, 1966, in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture. She rose to fame for her role as Chinatsu Tsuboi in the TV drama series Shomuni and won the 1995 Rookie of the Year Award for her performance in the film Maborosi. Esumi has also released music, including a single with Tomoyasu Hotei, and written children's books, showcasing her versatility as an artist.